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		Fill your home with holiday music 12.14.2012 3:00 AM It's the time of year when the sound emanating from our speakers contains more sleigh bells than usual. Learn how to configure your home for holiday music as well as find sources for it.
		Understanding the new views in iTunes 11 12.18.2012 3:30 AM iTunes 11 introduces a number of changes to the way you view the content in your media library. Kirk McElhearn gives an overview of the different views.

		Google Play music service adds scan-and-match feature 12.18.2012 2:00 PM A scan-and-match feature similar to those used in iTunes Match and Amazon Cloud Player is coming to Google's free music service.
		Amazon expands Instant Video app to iPhone, intros music app for Samsung TVs 12.13.2012 9:55 AM The content distribution market is getting increasingly competitive, as vendors expand the number of devices that can access movies, books and music, and Amazon wants a piece.
		9 great wireless speakers 12.13.2012 8:00 AM These days, there are more wireless speakers on the market, using Bluetooth and AirPlay, than you can shake a cable at. Lex Friedman tests many of them; here are a few of his favorites.
		Wii U to launch TVii service on December 20 12.19.2012 8:56 AM TVii provides a single interface for cable or satellite television and Web-based video services
		Answer Line: The best way to watch Netflix 12.17.2012 7:54 AM Darryl asked if he could stream video from Netflix (and presumably other services) through his laptop, and then wirelessly to his HDTV.
		The 13 worst holiday songs you can download from iTunes 12.15.2012 3:30 AM As the song goes, music can help to make spirits bright this time of year. But not this music. Not ever.
		What's new in iTunes 11.0.1: Missing features restored, annoying bugs fixed 12.14.2012 7:50 AM iTunes 11 was a massive overhaul of Apple's jack-of-all-trades app for managing music, App Store shopping, device syncing, and more. iTunes 11.0.1 fixes a lot of small things that ailed the initial update.
		TV commercials get their volume turned down 12.13.2012 3:15 PM Federal Communications Commission rules preventing commercials from being louder than other programming on Thursday went into effect.
		10 great headphones for your ears and your eyes 12.17.2012 3:00 AM Finding headphones that both sound and look great can seem like an impossible task. We've uncovered these headphones that will please both your ears and your eyes.
		Tech toys for your furry and feathered friends 12.14.2012 3:30 AM The holidays can be fun for people and their companion animals. Here are some ideas for gifts that will keep your pet safe and happy.